If suitable candidates are unavailable for a sports discipline under Level 4 or Level 5, the vacancies may be filled under Level 2 or Level 3 from the same discipline.
Level 2 and Level 3 Sports Vacancies
Sports Discipline
Event/Position
Vacancies
Athletics – Men
100 Metres and High Jump
2
Athletics – Women
400 Metres Hurdles/Long Jump
1
Basketball – Men
Pivot
3
Cricket – Men
Left-Arm Spinner, Right Top-Order Batsman and Left-Hand Top-Order Batsman
3
Cricket – Women
Left-Arm Fast Bowler
1
Cue Sports – Men
15 Red Snooker
1
Football – Men
Midfielder
1
Volleyball – Men
Middle Blocker and Universal Opposite Hitter
2
Volleyball – Women
Attacker-Outside Hitter and Middle Blocker
2
Total
16
Level 1 Sports Vacancies
Sports Discipline
Event/Position
Vacancies
Athletics – Men
100m, 200m, 400m Hurdles, Hammer Throw and Discus Throw
4
Athletics – Women
100m, 100m Hurdles, 800m and 1500m
4
Boxing – Men
65-70 Kg, 70-75 Kg, 80-85 Kg and Above 90 Kg
4
Boxing – Women
54-57 Kg, 57-60 Kg, 65-70 Kg and Above 80 Kg
4
Cricket – Men
Left-Arm Spinner/Top-Order Batsman, Right Top-Order Batsman and Left-Arm Fast Bowler
3
Cricket – Women
Opening Batsmen and Top-Order Batsmen/Off Spinner
4
Football – Men
Forward, Midfielder and Defender
7
Hockey – Men
Goalkeeper, Forward, Defender and Midfielder
7
Volleyball – Men
Attacker-Outside Hitter and Middle Blocker
3
Volleyball – Women
Setter and Libero
2
Weightlifting – Men
65 Kg and 79 Kg
2
Weightlifting – Women
53 Kg and 77 Kg
2
Total
46
Educational Qualification
Pay Level
Minimum Educational Qualification
Level 1
10th Pass, ITI, equivalent qualification or National Apprenticeship Certificate granted by NCVT
Level 2 and Level 3
12th Pass or equivalent; for technical categories, Matriculation with completed Act Apprenticeship or ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT
Level 4 and Level 5
Graduation from a government-recognised institution
Candidates awaiting the final examination or final results are not eligible. No relaxation will be provided in the minimum educational qualification.
Typing Requirement
Candidates appointed as Clerk-cum-Typist must acquire a typing speed of 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi within four years from the date of appointment. Until the typing requirement is fulfilled, the appointment will remain provisional.
Age Limit
Minimum Age
18 years
Maximum Age
25 years
Age Calculation Date
1 January 2027
Eligible Date of Birth
Between 2 January 2002 and 1 January 2009, both dates inclusive
No upper or lower age relaxation is permissible under this recruitment.
Sports Qualification
Candidates must possess the prescribed recognised sports achievements for the pay level for which they apply. The required standard varies according to the level and may include representation or medal-winning performance in recognised:
Olympic Games
World Championships or World Cups
Asian Games
Commonwealth Games
Asian Championships or Asian Cups
South Asian Federation Games
National Championships
National Games
All India Inter-University Championships
National School Games and other recognised competitions
The recognised sports achievement must have been obtained on or after 1 April 2024 and up to the notification date. Applicants must be active sportspersons.
Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
Refund After Appearing in Trial
All candidates except concession categories
Rs.500
Rs.400 after deducting bank charges
SC, ST, Women, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Minority and Economically Backward Class candidates
Rs.250
Rs.250 after deducting bank charges
The fee must be paid online through the payment gateway. The applicable refund will be provided only to candidates who appear in the sports trial.
Selection Process
The Southern Railway Sports Quota selection process includes:
Screening of online applications
Sports trial
Assessment of recognised sports achievements
Assessment of educational qualification
Document verification
Medical examination
Selection Marks
Selection Component
Maximum Marks
Game skill, physical fitness and coach’s observations during trial
40
Assessment of recognised sports achievements
50
Educational qualification
10
Total
100
Only candidates declared fit in the sports trial will be considered for the remaining stages.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Pay Level
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Level 4 and Level 5
70 marks
Level 2 and Level 3
65 marks
Level 1
60 marks
If two candidates obtain equal marks, the younger candidate will receive preference in the merit list.
Documents to Upload
Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
Sports achievement certificates
Class 10 certificate showing the date of birth
Community certificate, where applicable
Fee-concession certificate, where applicable
Recent colour photograph
Scanned signature
No Objection Certificate for serving employees
How to Apply for Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026